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Malva Chamallow ('Inovera'PBR)
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mallow [Chamallow]

Fast-growing, semi-evergreen shrub about 1.2m tall, with a rounded, compact habit and lobed, slightly downy, mid-green leaves. Racemes of open, funnel-shaped, bright pink flowers with prominent dark pink veining are produced in early to late summer

Synonyms
Malva 'Inovera'PBR
Lavatera 'Inovera'
see moreLavatera Chamallow
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Sand
Loam
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Malvaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Malva can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with rounded, often palmately lobed leaves and 5-petalled, open funnel-shaped flowers in the leaf axils or in terminal racemes

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 6

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rot, soil-borne fungal diseases and a rust

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